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  • Church [of England] Votes For Women Bishops

    07/07/2008 4:12:34 PM PDT · by Grig · 51 replies · 164+ views
    sky ^ | 11:35pm UK, Monday July 07, 2008
    The Church of England's ruling body has voted to go ahead with the ordination of women bishops. But the Church was facing a damaging split after members of its General Synod threw out compromise proposals on females in senior ranks. All safeguards demanded by traditionalists were rejected. Sky News correspondent Mike McCarthy said: "It's a historic and very significant moment for the Church of England. "The real test now is how many people will leave (the Church). There are certainly going to be many wrestling with their consciences." The Synod members voted to approve work on a national statutory code...